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Elizabeth McGinley Honored at Executive Women of New Jersey Gala

May 18, 2010

HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP Partner Elizabeth L. McGinley was honored by the Executive Women of New Jersey (”EWNJ”) at its Salute to the Policy Makers 2010 awards dinner on May 13 in New Brunswick, NJ. Those honored were recognized for their professional achievements and contributions to their organizations.

"We are so proud that Liz is being recognized with this wonderful honor. Not only is Liz a practitioner of the highest caliber, but she is a great role model and leader throughout our firm," said Daniel S. Connolly, managing partner of Bracewell & Giuliani's New York office.

McGinley is a member of Bracewell's New York tax department. Her practice includes representation of business entities in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and debt and equity purchases and issuances, with emphasis on distressed situations and bankruptcy. She has a broad background in corporate tax, partnership tax and tax issues relating to energy investments.

EWNJ promotes women at the most senior levels of corporations, non profits and public service. Currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, EWNJ holds the biennial fund-raising event to recognize women of professional distinction in New Jersey. Proceeds fund EWNJ’s scholarship program, which has provided over $1 million in scholarships to more than 300 deserving New Jersey women enrolled in advanced degree programs at New Jersey institutions since instituting the program in 1986, as well as other programs that advance women.